Efficient elegance

Functional layout makes most of Prairie Pointe two-storey’s space

For some reason, many families looking for a new dwelling believe a home must be over 2, 000 sq. ft. for it to possess the flexibility and livability they need to live life to the max. That isn’t necessarily the . . .

Posted: 2026-04-18

Luxury and livability

Like-new Bridgwater Trails two-storey filled with flair, functionality

There are times when, for some subtle reason, a home just catches your eye. A two-storey home at 111 Valley Brook Rd. in Bridgwater Trails is one of those abodes. The instant you look at it, it has a crisp, razor-sharp . . .

Posted: 2026-04-18

Pragmatic plots

Designing hardier gardens for a changing climate

Our climate is changing rapidly, and our garden plans need to adapt accordingly. “We need a planting design that functions as a resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem suited to our climate, ” says Nik Friesen-Hughes, landscape designer and owner of Dogwood Landscape . . .

Posted: 2026-04-11

Get emergency heat with one simple wiring change

From this past autumn into the dead of winter, our household dealt with an unfortunate bout of HVAC issues. In the fall, the heat pump’s blower fan failed, resulting in sole reliance on the air handler (furnace) to heat the . . .

Posted: 2026-04-11

Esprit de vie

Solid Bison Run townhome condos offer young families affordability, livability

If there’s one thing families prize above all else when they’re looking to buy a new home, it’s affordability. It’s easy to see why. With the cost of a new entry-level home running between $500, 000 and $600, 000, home-buying budgets, . . .

Posted: 2026-04-11

Move-in-ready marvel

Luxurious Normand Park two-storey perfect for big household

Over the years, many neighbourhoods emerged with great fanfare, creating real anticipation among prospective homebuyers. Those neighbourhoods include (in no particular order) the Bridgwater, Sage Creek and Ridgewood West — among others. Then, there are some neighbourhoods that — for some . . .

Posted: 2026-04-11

Wallflowers and paper gardens

Regina watercolour artist brings nature-inspired designs to home décor

Inspired by her garden and the textures, patterns and colours found in nature, Michelle Austin’s designs bring the outdoors inside your home. Austin is a Regina watercolour artist and surface pattern designer. She creates original hand-painted works of art for . . .

Posted: 2026-04-04

An island unto itself

While working at a job site for weeks at a time, it has been my experience that conversations with homeowners eventually lead to the prospect of other impending projects. In this case, fortunately, this led to early preparations for a . . .

Posted: 2026-04-04

Streamlined style

Revamped floor plan boosts Transcona two-storey’s livability

One of the most important aspects of new-home design is very subtle, yet extremely important. That aspect? Never being satisfied that a tried-and-true design is too good to be modified. In other words, there’s no room for complacency in designing . . .

Posted: 2026-04-04

Like-new luxury

Stately East Fort Garry two-storey still stuns a decade on

Entertaining the idea of building a new luxury home in one of Winnipeg’s newer neighbourhoods is a romantic pursuit. After all, you’re getting a brand-new home from top to bottom. That being the case, it’s unlikely you’d get hit by . . .

Posted: 2026-04-04